Telescopic sign holder

Abstract

A telescopic sign holder for mounting to a support surface comprises a first elongated member and a second elongated member including a longitudinal axis. The second elongated member is slidably mounted in relation to the first elongated member. An adjusting structure axially spaces the second elongated member relative to the first elongated member. The adjusting structure comprises a portion of at least one of the first and second elongated members. A support member is attached to the first elongated member and includes a mounting element which releasably secures the support member to the support surface. A display member is connected to the second elongated member for releasably holding a sign. The display member includes a longitudinal axis which extends parallel to the longitudinal axis of the second elongated member.

1. A telescopic sign holder for mounting to an associated support surface, said telescopic sign holder comprising:
 a first elongated member; 
 a second elongated member slidably mounted in relation to said first elongated member, said second elongated member including a longitudinal axis; 
 an adjusting structure for axially spacing said second elongated member relative to said first elongated member, said adjusting structure comprising a portion of at least one of said first and second elongated members; 
 a support member attached to said first elongated member, said support member including a mounting element for releasably securing said support member to the associated support surface; and, 
 a display member connected to said second elongated member and including a sign holding portion for releasably holding an associated sign in a depending manner, wherein said display member includes a longitudinal axis defined along a face of said display member and extending parallel to said longitudinal axis of said second elongated member, 
 wherein said display member is positioned within at least a portion of said second elongated member, 
 wherein said adjusting structure includes a plurality of spaced apart apertures disposed along a portion of one of said first and second elongated members, and a protrusion supported by another of said first and second elongated members, said protrusion being selectively engaged with one of said plurality of apertures to secure said second elongated member in relation to said first elongated member at a desired location. 
 
     
     
       2. The telescopic sign holder of  claim 1  wherein said first elongated member includes a base section and a pair of generally parallel arm sections extending downwardly therefrom, said base section and said arm sections defining a first generally U-shaped channel for receiving said second elongated member. 
     
     
       3. The telescopic sign holder of  claim 2  wherein said first elongated member further comprises an end wall which includes an elongated slot for receiving a portion of said support member and a tab for selectively securing said support member in place. 
     
     
       4. The telescopic sign holder of  claim 2  wherein said base section includes at least one reinforcing member for providing additional stability against deflecting forces. 
     
     
       5. The telescopic sign holder of  claim 2  wherein each arm section of said first elongated member includes at least one inwardly extending tab for holding a cooperating portion of said second elongated member within said first generally U-shaped channel. 
     
     
       6. The telescopic sign holder of  claim 1  wherein said second elongated member includes a base section and a pair of generally parallel arm sections extending therefrom, said base section and said arm sections defining a second generally U-shaped channel for receiving said display member. 
     
     
       7. The telescopic sign holder of  claim 6  wherein an inner surface of said second elongated member base section includes a pair of spaced apart walls for preventing an axial movement of said display member within said second generally U-shaped channel. 
     
     
       8. The telescopic sign holder of  claim 6  wherein at least one of said arm sections includes a flange for securing said display member within said second generally U-shaped channel. 
     
     
       9. The telescopic sign holder of  claim 1  wherein said plurality of apertures are disposed along a portion of said first elongated member, a resilient tab extending downwardly from said second elongated member, said protrusion being outwardly disposed on said tab. 
     
     
       10. The telescopic sign holder of  claim 1  wherein said support member includes a generally planar section and said support member further comprises a resilient finger which projects from said planar section, said resilient finger engaging an aperture in said first elongated member. 
     
     
       11. The telescopic sign holder of  claim 1  wherein said mounting element comprises at least one finger extending from said support member for engaging at least one aperture of the associated support surface. 
     
     
       12. The telescopic sign holder of  claim 1  wherein said display member includes an engagement portion, a hinge portion and a sign holding portion connected with said hinge portion for selectively holding an associated sign. 
     
     
       13. The telescopic sign holder of  claim 1  wherein said first elongated member includes a longitudinal axis, wherein as said second elongated member slides in said first elongated member, said longitudinal axis of said second elongated member is generally coaxial with said longitudinal axis of said first elongated member. 
     
     
       14. The telescopic sign holder of  claim 1  wherein said display member comprises at least one resilient fin which engages the associated sign, said at least one resilient fin extending coaxial with said longitudinal axis of said second elongated member. 
     
     
       15. The telescopic sign holder of  claim 1  wherein said display member depends from said second elongated member. 
     
     
       16. The telescopic sign holder of  claim 1  wherein said display member includes a hinge portion. 
     
     
       17. A telescopic sign holder mounted to an associated generally vertically oriented support surface, said telescopic sign holder comprising:
 a first elongated member including a base section and a pair of generally parallel arm sections extending therefrom, said base section and said arm sections defining a first generally U-shaped channel; 
 a second elongated member slidably secured to said first elongated member, said second elongated member including a base section and a pair of generally parallel arm sections extending therefrom, said base section and said arm sections defining a second generally U-shaped channel; 
 a support member attached to said first elongated member, said support member including a generally planar section and at least one engaging finger extending from said planar section for securing said support member to the associated support surface; and, 
 a display member secured to said second generally U-shaped channel for selectively holding an associated sign, 
 wherein said second elongated member is telescopically received in said first generally u-shaped channel, 
 wherein the arm sections of said first elongated member include a plurality of spaced adjustment notches located therein and wherein each arm section of said second elongated member includes a resilient protrusion, said protrusion being selectively engaged with one of said plurality of adjustment notches to secure said second elongated member in relation to said first elongated member at a desired location. 
 
     
     
       18. The telescopic sign holder of  claim 17  wherein each arm section of said second elongated member includes a downwardly extending resilient tab, said protrusion being disposed on said tab. 
     
     
       19. The telescopic sign holder of  claim 17  wherein at least one of said arm sections of said first elongated member includes at least one inwardly extending tab for holding a cooperating portion of said second elongated member within said first generally U-shaped channel. 
     
     
       20. The telescopic sign holder of  claim 17  wherein at least one of said arm sections of said second elongated member includes a flange for securing said display member within said second generally U-shaped channel. 
     
     
       21. A telescopic sign holder mounted to an associated approximately vertically oriented support surface, said telescopic sign holder comprising:
 a first elongated member; 
 a second elongated member telescopically received by said first elongated member, a portion of said second elongated member projecting from said first elongated member; 
 a support member attached to said first elongated member, said support member including a planar portion and a finger protruding therefrom, the finger engaging an aperture in the associated support surface; and, 
 a display member secured to said second elongated member for selectively holding an associated sign, said display member including an engagement portion for engaging said second elongated member, a hinge portion connected to said engagement portion and a sign holding portion connected to said hinge portion for selectively holding an associated sign in a pivotable manner, 
 wherein said first and second elongated members have a generally U-shaped cross-section. 
 
     
     
       22. The telescopic sign holder of  claim 21  wherein said first elongated member includes a hollow interior which accommodates at least a portion of said second elongated member. 
     
     
       23. The telescopic sign holder of  claim 21  further comprising a locking structure for selectively locking said second elongated member in a desired position in relation to said first elongated member. 
     
     
       24. The telescopic sign holder of  claim 21  wherein said display member is mounted in said second elongated member. 
     
     
       25. The telescopic sign holder of  claim 21  wherein said display member includes a longitudinal axis extending parallel to a longitudinal axis of said second elongated member.